July 1, 2016

Bike Friendly Business in the Upper Hood River Valley

By: Mary Pellegrini

We are so excited for being recognized as an Oregon Bike Friendly Business. Created by Travel Oregon, Oregon is the first state in the nation to create a

Bike Friendly Business program

geared toward travelers. As a participating business we need to adhere to program requirements and recommendations.

~ as a lodging partner we must provide a secure area to store bikes ~ serve up a hearty hi-carb breakfast with larger than life servings of fruits and vegetables ~ be able to share local knowledge about where visitors can find bike shops, bike maps, good places to ride, and where to pick up a bike rental ~ our guest rooms have oulets and power strips to plug in and re-charge phone and laptops safely and we have free WiFi connection in the house and out in the garden ~ provide laundry service ~ assist in shipping home any treasures you might find while touring the Hood River Valley on the Fruit Loop

And watch for the Bike Friendly Business signs along the way. These business provide food, coffee, repairs and other amenities that cyclists might need along Oregon’s backroads.

Did you know that the Historic Columbia River Highway State trail is almost complete? 62 of the original 73 miles of the HCRH are now open to travel either by motor vehicle (Historic Highway or connecting county roads) or by foot and bicycle. No more riding on Interstate 84. Check out the YouTube Video of the Mile Post 2016 Projects